Kayenta, Arizona · field elev 5,688 ft
Density Altitude at Kayenta (0V7)
Kayenta is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,688 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,054 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,366 ft above the field before the wheels roll.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1 | 5,335 ft | 41.4 | 5,883 ft ▲ |
| February | 38.2 | 5,673 ft | 47.7 | 6,292 ft ▲ |
| March | 47.4 | 6,273 ft | 59.2 | 7,023 ft ▲ |
| April | 54.7 | 6,739 ft | 67.3 | 7,526 ft ▲ |
| May | 65.3 | 7,402 ft | 77.0 | 8,115 ft ⚠ |
| June | 76.6 | 8,091 ft | 88.6 | 8,803 ft ⚠ |
| July | 80.4 | 8,319 ft | 92.9 | 9,054 ft ⚠ |
| August | 77.3 | 8,133 ft | 89.7 | 8,867 ft ⚠ |
| September | 70.2 | 7,703 ft | 82.1 | 8,420 ft ⚠ |
| October | 57.5 | 6,916 ft | 69.4 | 7,654 ft ▲ |
| November | 43.3 | 6,007 ft | 53.0 | 6,632 ft ▲ |
| December | 33.0 | 5,328 ft | 41.1 | 5,864 ft ▲ |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for 0V7
DENSITY ALTITUDE high DA
Field elevation 5,688 ft — the air behaves like 9,059 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 5,690 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at 0V7 in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kayenta reaches roughly 9,054 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at 0V7 on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,328 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,319 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,688 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Kayenta?
5,688 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0V7 (FAA), in Kayenta, Arizona.